Description

Rock royalty
Introduced in the early 1960s, the Gibson SG Special was conceived as a model that would sit between the entry-level SG Junior and the SG Standard, with some of the stripped-down, budget-friendly attributes of the Junior coupled with a bit more of the versatility and bling you get with the now-iconic SG Standard. Despite its more minimalistic approach, it quickly became associated with some of rock’s most memorable riffs and performances. Today’s SG Special honors that storied past with a pair of fat-sounding P-90 pickups and a slim, contoured mahogany body that makes it a go-to choice for players seeking raw, unfiltered rock tone and unsurpassed playability.
Right out of the included hardshell case, the SG Special feels like a well-worn classic. The bound rosewood fretboard and mahogany neck’s SlimTaper profile deliver effortless playability, giving easy access to fast lead lines as well as complex chords. And, of course, the iconic double-cutaway design, with its signature pointed horns and deeply beveled edges, grants completely unfettered access to the entire length of the fretboard.
The SG Special comes equipped with a pair of Soapbar P-90 pickups, renowned for their snarly mids and superb dynamic response. Dial back your volume for chiming cleans or crank it up for overdriven textures that retain clarity and definition. Hand-wired electronics with dedicated volume and tone controls for each pickup allow precise tonal shaping, with Orange Drop® capacitors in the tone circuit, ensuring stable, precise performance. A compensated Wraparound bridge echoes the vintage roots of the SG Special while ensuring solid intonation and impressive sustain, and Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons keep the look authentically old-school, with chrome hardware complements that exude timeless Gibson style.
Altogether, this SG Special stands as a nod to the instrument’s rebellious roots. From garage rock to blues to heavy riffs, its timeless design and sonic signature remain as relevant and inspiring today as they were decades ago.

Features

Double cutaway mahogany body
Mahogany neck with a SlimTaper profile
Rosewood fretboard with acrylic dot inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets
Soapbar P-90 pickups hand-wired to individual volume and tone controls with Orange Drop tone capacitors
Gibson vintage deluxe tuners with white buttons
Hardshell case

Specifications

Body
Binding: Single-ply Cream, Fretboard
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: SG
Body Styles: SG
Neck
End Of Board Width: 57.4 mm (2.26″)
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm (12.0″)
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Acrylic Dot
Joint: Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.05 mm (1.7″)
Profile: SlimTaper
Scale Length: 628.65 mm (24.75″)
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: P-90
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Neck Pickup: P-90
Output Jack: 1/4″
Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
Hardware
Bridge: Compensated Wraparound
Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: Black 5-ply
Pickup Covers: Black
Strap Buttons: 2
Switch Tip: Cream
Switchwasher: Black
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell; Black and White
Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with White Button
Misc.
Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Case: Hardshell
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046